Western Telematic NPS-2HD - Manual (Page 11)

3. Quick Start Guide
This section provides a brief overview of basic NPS-2HD
capabilities, and describes a simple test that can be performed to
determine if the unit is operating properly and demonstrate basic
communication capabilities.
Note that this Quick Start procedure is included only to provide a
quick demonstration of basic NPS-2HD capabilities. In order to
take full advantage of the complete range of features provided by
this unit, it is strongly recommended that you should complete
the entire Installation and Configuration sections after
completing the Quick Start procedure.
1. Apply Power to the NPS-2HD: Connect the NPS-2HD to
an appropriate power source. Prior to connecting the unit
to your power supply, make certain to review the safety
precautions listed at the beginning of this User's Guide and
the cable clamp installation instructions in Section 4.1.
2. Connect a PC to the NPS-2HD: Attach a standard null
modem cable from your PC COM port to the Console Port
connector on the NPS back panel. For a description of the
port interface, please refer to Appendix A.
Note: When the NPS-2HD is shipped from the
factory, Console Port communication parameters are
set as follows: 9600 bps, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit,
No Parity. Although the NPS-2HD allows these
parameters to be easily redefined, for this Quick
Start procedure, it is recommended that you
configure your communications program to accept
these default parameters.
3. Access the Command Mode: Start your communications
program and then press [Enter]; the System Help Screen
should be displayed (Figure 3.1) and the NPS command
prompt should appear. For more information on command
mode access, please refer to Section 5.2.
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